The Phillips Law Offices, Placer County Criminal Defense
Top Rated Placer County
Criminal Defense Attorney
Specializing in the
Sacramento Region and the
Gold Country
As an introduction, my name is Michael Phillips and I assume
since you are researching criminal defense attorneys, you or a
family member has been arrested or charged with a crime.
Hopefully, you will notice right away some important
differences about my site. There are no pictures of handcuffs,
flashing police lights, jail bars or folks being arrested under the
watchful eye of a policeman. Frankly, you probably have
enough stress already - and one of my most important jobs as
your criminal defense attorney, is to lower your stress, not
increase it.
What makes us different...
First, Mr. Phillips Will Personally Handle Your Case
At The Phillips Law Offices, your case is always personally
handled by the senior attorney in the firm name, unlike certain
“state-wide” firms that once retained, farm out their work to
inexperienced junior attorneys. A lot of firms on the inter-net
extol their “TV exposure” and “big city” expertise in criminal
and DUI defense, but in reality specialize more in marketing
than quality criminal representation. So the first question you
should always ask is, who is actually going to be your criminal
defense lawyer and you have the right to know this information
before you retain a criminal law firm’s services.
Mr. Phillips is dedicated to getting the best possible outcomes for
his clients. He really listens to his clients at a time when few
people stop to hear any side but the prosecution side. He
understands that many clients don't have a lot of money to pay
for expensive lawyers with big ad budgets, but knows their case
is just as important! Mr. Phillips understands that being
arrested or charged with a crime is a frightening experience.
Thats why The Phillips Law Office mission is to ethically and
tenaciously defend our clients, even before the case reaches the
courtroom ! With years of experience in the criminal justice
system in Placer, Sacramento, Butte and Nevada County, he is
able to deliver a hard-hitting defense in a cost-effective manner.
If you are seeking an aggressive and tenacious Placer County
criminal defense lawyer who will work diligently and give you
straight advice without any ‘legalese’, you are personally
invited to call him.
Second, Close Personal Contact with Your Attorney
Facing criminal charges is a stressful situation and nothing
compounds the stress more than the inability to reach your
attorney. At The Phillips Law Offices, we put a premium on the
accessibility of our Placer County criminal defense lawyers and
support staff. We're here to provide emotional support as well as
legal representation. To do this, every day we strive for three
policies:
1. Every client phone call, email or text is returned the same
day; and
2. Every client gets the personal cell phone number of
his/her attorney.
3. We strive to have an “open door” philosophy informing
clients each step of the process
Not only does this provide you the assurance of knowing you can
reach your lawyer at critical times. It also helps us to do our job
more effectively. Working together on a case not only lowers
stress your stress but results in a better outcome since our
clients are the best resource for understanding what happened.
We want to hear from you, and you'll definitely be hearing from
us, as together we map out the story and put together the best
defense possible for success.
Third, Local Criminal Defense Expertise...Who Actually
Know the Local Courts.
The Phillips Law Office brings knowledge of local courts’ culture
and practices to the defense of individuals who have been
charged with felony, misdemeanor, and DUI crimes in the
greater Sacramento region and Gold Country including: Placer
County, Sacramento County, Nevada County and Butte
County. The Phillips Law Offices is not a referral firm and we don't
make money splitting lawyers fees. (There are enough of those on
the Internet) We don't practice nationwide or even statewide (as if
that was truly possible) who then claim to 'have the local touch'.
I limit my practice to the local courts so I know the local judges
and prosecutors. I have spent 20+ years asking tough questions
from the defense side of the table, not easy questions to police
officers or experts from the prosecution side. By working day in
and day out in the same places, we develop trusting
relationships with judges, prosecutors, probation officers and
court staff. Moreover, we know how things work in particular
courtrooms, and with particular prosecuting offices. Unlike
criminal attorneys who claim to practice state-wide or who are
seldom in the local court, we know the little details that can
make all the difference.
The Phillips Law Offices accepts cases in the greater Sacramento
Area and Gold Country including all of Placer County, Nevada
County, Butte County and El Dorado County.
Fourth...We Take a Proactive Approach to All Cases
Some Placer County criminal defense lawyers take a wait-and-
see approach. They stall until the first court date, or until they
receive the police reports, before investigating and working
with you on your case. At The Phillips Law Offices, we believe
there's no time to waste. The most critical window for defense
work may be the first few days following an arrest, or even prior
to formal charges being filed. By getting to work immediately,
often times we can persuade the prosecutor either not to file
criminal charges or less serious charges.
Contact Us for a Free Confidential Consultation
We like to start every case the same way: by listening. We sit
down with you (and your witnesses) to hear exactly what
happened. The police and the accusers are going to have their
story. We'll be presenting yours. So we want to start by hearing
and understanding your side of it. Call us at (800) 978-0186 if
you call my office, my staff will put your call through to me.
Not a salesperson. I invite you to read through this site or call
me to discuss your case free of charge. I will give you an honest
appraisal of the charges, your situation and the options you
have. No legalese, just straight talk. And if I am not the
attorney for you, I will do my utmost to refer you to the person
who is.
Types of Cases We Handle.
Placer County Criminal Defense and DUI Defense
Attorneys
When you've been arrested for a DUI and you don't think it's
fair, you need a Placer County DUI Attorney who can protect
your rights...make sure you're treated fairly...and who knows
how to get results. You've just found that law firm.
When looking for a Placer County DUI attorney, a general
practice attorney is not the answer. I do not handle every type
of case under the sun. I do not do family law, property law or
any case that comes through the door. Instead, I have chosen to
apply my efforts with a focus on the crimes, laws and defenses I
know best: Criminal and DUI defense. When hiring a lawyer,
like a doctor, its best to hire one focusing on the problem you
have.
As a member of The National College for DUI Defense, California
DUI Lawyers Association and in my 20+ years as a defense
attorney I have successfully helped hundreds of families and
individuals through this difficult time. Among the drunk
driving cases we handle are Vehicle Code 23152(a)(b),
underage DUI, DUI causing injury, hit and run and gross
vehicular manslaughter.
Placer County Violent Crime Attorneys
Prosecutors and judges take violent crimes the most seriously.
California's mandatory sentencing laws can lead to lengthy
prison sentences. But many people accused of violent offense are
truly not guilty. Often the situation arose out of self-defense,
accident, misidentification, false accusations or mental illness.
Our Placer County criminal attorneys can help you explore
these defenses and fight the charges. We also defend clients
prosecuted under California's Three Strikes Law. Among the
violent crime charges we defend against are:
Penal Code 187 Murder
Penal Code 207 Kidnapping
Penal Code 211 Robbery
Penal Code 215 Carjacking
Penal Code 245 Assault
Penal Code 422 PC Criminal Threats
Penal Code 451 Arson
Placer County Sex Crimes Attorneys
The Phillips Law Offices provide premiere criminal defense on
serious felony and misdemeanor sex charges in the greater
Sacramento region and Gold Country including: Placer County,
Sacramento County, Nevada County and Butte County. We
have extensive experience successfully defending the most
serious of sex charges. Mr. Phillips is one of the few sex crimes
attorneys in the state to win not guilty verdicts in several
“sexual violent predator” (SVP) trials, the toughest sex cases
there are.
Many of our cases are referred by other attorneys as we pride
ourselves in accepting and successfully defending tough cases
other attorneys won't take. The justice system is handing down
overwhelming harsh sentences for sex offenses at every level,
including even misdemeanor sex offenses. If an individual is
convicted, prison may only be the beginning. Sex offender
registration lasts a lifetime and is required for not only felony
convictions but misdemeanors as well. Moreover, if a person is
labeled a “sexually dangerous predator” ( SVP) after they serve
a prison sentence- then they can be indefinitely committed to a
mental institution in California.
And now, new laws require lifetime GPS monitoring and strict
residence requirements where a person can even live. But many
innocent people get falsely accused of sex crimes, especially date
rape, lewd acts with a child, and sexual assault.
Sex crimes allegations can devastate a person's entire life even
before charges are filed. It has been said, "it is the deadliest
accusation". If you, or a loved one, has been accused of sexual
misconduct of any kind, you need a Placer County sex crimes
attorney who understands how these accusations are made and
how to defend them. If you want to find out what can be done for
your situation, I'll be glad to talk with you. I know you will find
my staff incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and willing to help.
I am confident that you'll be impressed with my firm and what
we will be able to do for you.
At The Phillips Law Offices, the goal is to prove innocence
whenever possible, to seek treatment when appropriate, and to
maintain fairness and balance in the system. We defend against
all sex crimes charges, including
Penal Code 243.4 Sexual Battery
Penal Code 261.5 Statutory Rape
Penal Code 288 Lewd Acts with a Child
Penal Code 290 Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Penal Code 311 Child Pornography
Penal Code 314 Indecent Exposure
Penal Code 647(a) Lewd Conduct in Public
Penal Code 647(b) Prostitution Solicitation
Penal Code 261 Rape
Penal Code 262 Drug induced rape
Penal Code 289 Sex Penetration
Sex Computer crimes
Sexual Violent Predator civil commitments
Placer County Theft Crime Attorneys
Most people accused of theft or financial crimes are good citizens
with minimal records who simply took a wayward path, and
some are factually innocent. In any case, our Placer County
criminal defense attorneys can help you fight the charges, often
times keeping the stigma of a criminal conviction off your
record.
We represent clients as to all financial and property crimes,
such as
Penal Code 459 Burglary
Penal Code 487 Grand Theft
Penal Code 488 Petty Theft (Shoplifting)
Penal Code 496 Receiving Stolen Property
Penal Code 503 Embezzlement
Penal Code 666 Petty Theft with a Prior
Placer County Domestic Violence Attorneys
More people get wrongfully accused of domestic violence than
any other type of crime. Sometimes a person strikes his wife or
girlfriend by accident or in self-defense during a mutual
struggle.
Other times the accuser lies to the police and makes up false
allegations of abuse. Accusers fabricate stories out of anger or
jealousy, or to gain the upper hand in divorce or child custody
proceedings. Whatever the case, our Placer County criminal
attorneys can help you fight back.
We defend clients against any accusations of domestic violence,
spousal battery or spousal abuse, in particular
Penal Code 243(e)(1) Domestic Battery
Penal Code 273 a Child Endangerment
Penal Code 273 d Child Abuse
Penal Code 273.5 Corporal Injury to a Spouse or Cohabitant
Placer County Drug Crimes Attorneys
Police frequently use unreliable informants, defective warrants
and other illegal methods to make drug busts. Our Placer
County criminal defense lawyers can challenge these
unconstitutional searches and search warrants, in an effort to
get evidence and cases thrown out of court.
For clients struggling with addiction problems, we can often
help you get Proposition 36, PC 1000 drug diversion or other
treatment programs as an alternative to jail.
We represent clients in all misdemeanor or felony drug charges,
including
Health & Safety Code 11350 Possession of a Controlled
Substance
Health & Safety Code 11351 Possession for Sales,
Health & Safety Code 11352 Sales or Transportation of a
Controlled Substance
Health & Safety Code 11377 Possession of Methamphetamine.
Health & Safety Code 11357(a) Possession of concentrated
Cannabis
Health & Safety Code 11357(b) Possession of under an ounce
of marijuana.
Health & Safety Code 11357(c) Possession of over one ounce of
marijuana.
Health & Safety Code 11358 Cultivation of Marijuana
Health & Safety Code 11359 Possession with Intent to Sell
marijuana
Health & Safety Code 11360 Transportation of Marijuana
Contact Us for a Free Confidential Consultation
If you want to find out how you can be helped, I will be glad to
talk with you. It costs nothing to speak to our office. You will find
our staff incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and willing to help.
I am confident that you'll be impressed with my firm and what
we may be able to do for you. Please feel to call my office toll free
at 1-800-978-0186 to schedule a confidential no charge
consultation or if you prefer, e-mail me directly from the
contact page
Criminal Defense Attorney
Specializing in the
Sacramento Region and the
Gold Country
As an introduction, my name is Michael Phillips and I assume
since you are researching criminal defense attorneys, you or a
family member has been arrested or charged with a crime.
Hopefully, you will notice right away some important
differences about my site. There are no pictures of handcuffs,
flashing police lights, jail bars or folks being arrested under the
watchful eye of a policeman. Frankly, you probably have
enough stress already - and one of my most important jobs as
your criminal defense attorney, is to lower your stress, not
increase it.
What makes us different...
First, Mr. Phillips Will Personally Handle Your Case
At The Phillips Law Offices, your case is always personally
handled by the senior attorney in the firm name, unlike certain
“state-wide” firms that once retained, farm out their work to
inexperienced junior attorneys. A lot of firms on the inter-net
extol their “TV exposure” and “big city” expertise in criminal
and DUI defense, but in reality specialize more in marketing
than quality criminal representation. So the first question you
should always ask is, who is actually going to be your criminal
defense lawyer and you have the right to know this information
before you retain a criminal law firm’s services.
Mr. Phillips is dedicated to getting the best possible outcomes for
his clients. He really listens to his clients at a time when few
people stop to hear any side but the prosecution side. He
understands that many clients don't have a lot of money to pay
for expensive lawyers with big ad budgets, but knows their case
is just as important! Mr. Phillips understands that being
arrested or charged with a crime is a frightening experience.
Thats why The Phillips Law Office mission is to ethically and
tenaciously defend our clients, even before the case reaches the
courtroom ! With years of experience in the criminal justice
system in Placer, Sacramento, Butte and Nevada County, he is
able to deliver a hard-hitting defense in a cost-effective manner.
If you are seeking an aggressive and tenacious Placer County
criminal defense lawyer who will work diligently and give you
straight advice without any ‘legalese’, you are personally
invited to call him.
Second, Close Personal Contact with Your Attorney
Facing criminal charges is a stressful situation and nothing
compounds the stress more than the inability to reach your
attorney. At The Phillips Law Offices, we put a premium on the
accessibility of our Placer County criminal defense lawyers and
support staff. We're here to provide emotional support as well as
legal representation. To do this, every day we strive for three
policies:
1. Every client phone call, email or text is returned the same
day; and
2. Every client gets the personal cell phone number of
his/her attorney.
3. We strive to have an “open door” philosophy informing
clients each step of the process
Not only does this provide you the assurance of knowing you can
reach your lawyer at critical times. It also helps us to do our job
more effectively. Working together on a case not only lowers
stress your stress but results in a better outcome since our
clients are the best resource for understanding what happened.
We want to hear from you, and you'll definitely be hearing from
us, as together we map out the story and put together the best
defense possible for success.
Third, Local Criminal Defense Expertise...Who Actually
Know the Local Courts.
The Phillips Law Office brings knowledge of local courts’ culture
and practices to the defense of individuals who have been
charged with felony, misdemeanor, and DUI crimes in the
greater Sacramento region and Gold Country including: Placer
County, Sacramento County, Nevada County and Butte
County. The Phillips Law Offices is not a referral firm and we don't
make money splitting lawyers fees. (There are enough of those on
the Internet) We don't practice nationwide or even statewide (as if
that was truly possible) who then claim to 'have the local touch'.
I limit my practice to the local courts so I know the local judges
and prosecutors. I have spent 20+ years asking tough questions
from the defense side of the table, not easy questions to police
officers or experts from the prosecution side. By working day in
and day out in the same places, we develop trusting
relationships with judges, prosecutors, probation officers and
court staff. Moreover, we know how things work in particular
courtrooms, and with particular prosecuting offices. Unlike
criminal attorneys who claim to practice state-wide or who are
seldom in the local court, we know the little details that can
make all the difference.
The Phillips Law Offices accepts cases in the greater Sacramento
Area and Gold Country including all of Placer County, Nevada
County, Butte County and El Dorado County.
Fourth...We Take a Proactive Approach to All Cases
Some Placer County criminal defense lawyers take a wait-and-
see approach. They stall until the first court date, or until they
receive the police reports, before investigating and working
with you on your case. At The Phillips Law Offices, we believe
there's no time to waste. The most critical window for defense
work may be the first few days following an arrest, or even prior
to formal charges being filed. By getting to work immediately,
often times we can persuade the prosecutor either not to file
criminal charges or less serious charges.
Contact Us for a Free Confidential Consultation
We like to start every case the same way: by listening. We sit
down with you (and your witnesses) to hear exactly what
happened. The police and the accusers are going to have their
story. We'll be presenting yours. So we want to start by hearing
and understanding your side of it. Call us at (800) 978-0186 if
you call my office, my staff will put your call through to me.
Not a salesperson. I invite you to read through this site or call
me to discuss your case free of charge. I will give you an honest
appraisal of the charges, your situation and the options you
have. No legalese, just straight talk. And if I am not the
attorney for you, I will do my utmost to refer you to the person
who is.
Types of Cases We Handle.
Placer County Criminal Defense and DUI Defense
Attorneys
When you've been arrested for a DUI and you don't think it's
fair, you need a Placer County DUI Attorney who can protect
your rights...make sure you're treated fairly...and who knows
how to get results. You've just found that law firm.
When looking for a Placer County DUI attorney, a general
practice attorney is not the answer. I do not handle every type
of case under the sun. I do not do family law, property law or
any case that comes through the door. Instead, I have chosen to
apply my efforts with a focus on the crimes, laws and defenses I
know best: Criminal and DUI defense. When hiring a lawyer,
like a doctor, its best to hire one focusing on the problem you
have.
As a member of The National College for DUI Defense, California
DUI Lawyers Association and in my 20+ years as a defense
attorney I have successfully helped hundreds of families and
individuals through this difficult time. Among the drunk
driving cases we handle are Vehicle Code 23152(a)(b),
underage DUI, DUI causing injury, hit and run and gross
vehicular manslaughter.
Placer County Violent Crime Attorneys
Prosecutors and judges take violent crimes the most seriously.
California's mandatory sentencing laws can lead to lengthy
prison sentences. But many people accused of violent offense are
truly not guilty. Often the situation arose out of self-defense,
accident, misidentification, false accusations or mental illness.
Our Placer County criminal attorneys can help you explore
these defenses and fight the charges. We also defend clients
prosecuted under California's Three Strikes Law. Among the
violent crime charges we defend against are:
Penal Code 187 Murder
Penal Code 207 Kidnapping
Penal Code 211 Robbery
Penal Code 215 Carjacking
Penal Code 245 Assault
Penal Code 422 PC Criminal Threats
Penal Code 451 Arson
Placer County Sex Crimes Attorneys
The Phillips Law Offices provide premiere criminal defense on
serious felony and misdemeanor sex charges in the greater
Sacramento region and Gold Country including: Placer County,
Sacramento County, Nevada County and Butte County. We
have extensive experience successfully defending the most
serious of sex charges. Mr. Phillips is one of the few sex crimes
attorneys in the state to win not guilty verdicts in several
“sexual violent predator” (SVP) trials, the toughest sex cases
there are.
Many of our cases are referred by other attorneys as we pride
ourselves in accepting and successfully defending tough cases
other attorneys won't take. The justice system is handing down
overwhelming harsh sentences for sex offenses at every level,
including even misdemeanor sex offenses. If an individual is
convicted, prison may only be the beginning. Sex offender
registration lasts a lifetime and is required for not only felony
convictions but misdemeanors as well. Moreover, if a person is
labeled a “sexually dangerous predator” ( SVP) after they serve
a prison sentence- then they can be indefinitely committed to a
mental institution in California.
And now, new laws require lifetime GPS monitoring and strict
residence requirements where a person can even live. But many
innocent people get falsely accused of sex crimes, especially date
rape, lewd acts with a child, and sexual assault.
Sex crimes allegations can devastate a person's entire life even
before charges are filed. It has been said, "it is the deadliest
accusation". If you, or a loved one, has been accused of sexual
misconduct of any kind, you need a Placer County sex crimes
attorney who understands how these accusations are made and
how to defend them. If you want to find out what can be done for
your situation, I'll be glad to talk with you. I know you will find
my staff incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and willing to help.
I am confident that you'll be impressed with my firm and what
we will be able to do for you.
At The Phillips Law Offices, the goal is to prove innocence
whenever possible, to seek treatment when appropriate, and to
maintain fairness and balance in the system. We defend against
all sex crimes charges, including
Penal Code 243.4 Sexual Battery
Penal Code 261.5 Statutory Rape
Penal Code 288 Lewd Acts with a Child
Penal Code 290 Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Penal Code 311 Child Pornography
Penal Code 314 Indecent Exposure
Penal Code 647(a) Lewd Conduct in Public
Penal Code 647(b) Prostitution Solicitation
Penal Code 261 Rape
Penal Code 262 Drug induced rape
Penal Code 289 Sex Penetration
Sex Computer crimes
Sexual Violent Predator civil commitments
Placer County Theft Crime Attorneys
Most people accused of theft or financial crimes are good citizens
with minimal records who simply took a wayward path, and
some are factually innocent. In any case, our Placer County
criminal defense attorneys can help you fight the charges, often
times keeping the stigma of a criminal conviction off your
record.
We represent clients as to all financial and property crimes,
such as
Penal Code 459 Burglary
Penal Code 487 Grand Theft
Penal Code 488 Petty Theft (Shoplifting)
Penal Code 496 Receiving Stolen Property
Penal Code 503 Embezzlement
Penal Code 666 Petty Theft with a Prior
Placer County Domestic Violence Attorneys
More people get wrongfully accused of domestic violence than
any other type of crime. Sometimes a person strikes his wife or
girlfriend by accident or in self-defense during a mutual
struggle.
Other times the accuser lies to the police and makes up false
allegations of abuse. Accusers fabricate stories out of anger or
jealousy, or to gain the upper hand in divorce or child custody
proceedings. Whatever the case, our Placer County criminal
attorneys can help you fight back.
We defend clients against any accusations of domestic violence,
spousal battery or spousal abuse, in particular
Penal Code 243(e)(1) Domestic Battery
Penal Code 273 a Child Endangerment
Penal Code 273 d Child Abuse
Penal Code 273.5 Corporal Injury to a Spouse or Cohabitant
Placer County Drug Crimes Attorneys
Police frequently use unreliable informants, defective warrants
and other illegal methods to make drug busts. Our Placer
County criminal defense lawyers can challenge these
unconstitutional searches and search warrants, in an effort to
get evidence and cases thrown out of court.
For clients struggling with addiction problems, we can often
help you get Proposition 36, PC 1000 drug diversion or other
treatment programs as an alternative to jail.
We represent clients in all misdemeanor or felony drug charges,
including
Health & Safety Code 11350 Possession of a Controlled
Substance
Health & Safety Code 11351 Possession for Sales,
Health & Safety Code 11352 Sales or Transportation of a
Controlled Substance
Health & Safety Code 11377 Possession of Methamphetamine.
Health & Safety Code 11357(a) Possession of concentrated
Cannabis
Health & Safety Code 11357(b) Possession of under an ounce
of marijuana.
Health & Safety Code 11357(c) Possession of over one ounce of
marijuana.
Health & Safety Code 11358 Cultivation of Marijuana
Health & Safety Code 11359 Possession with Intent to Sell
marijuana
Health & Safety Code 11360 Transportation of Marijuana
Contact Us for a Free Confidential Consultation
If you want to find out how you can be helped, I will be glad to
talk with you. It costs nothing to speak to our office. You will find
our staff incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and willing to help.
I am confident that you'll be impressed with my firm and what
we may be able to do for you. Please feel to call my office toll free
at 1-800-978-0186 to schedule a confidential no charge
consultation or if you prefer, e-mail me directly from the
contact page
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